Parallel Session I: Driver

Training and Testing

EAC Standardised Curriculum for Drivers of Large Commercial Vehicles (Freight &

Passenger)

Theory Modules overview by:Neil Rettie, Road Safety Project Manager,

Transaid

A little background…

Transaid

Transaid is an international development organisation that

identifies, champions, implements and shares local

transport solutions which improve access to basic services

and economic opportunity for poor people in developing

countries. Transaid was founded by Save the Children and

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and our Patron is HRH The Princess Royal.

Transforming lives through safe, available and

sustainable transport

In Zambia, since 2008

In Tanzania, since 2010

In Uganda, since 2012

Transaid has been supporting professional driver training capacity building at:

This support has taken the form of:

• Training of Trainers (HGV, PSV, FLT, Dangerous Goods…)

• Provision of training vehicles

• Development of training curricula

This led to Transaid being contracted to develop the

“EAC Standardised Curriculum for Drivers of Large Commercial Vehicles (Freight & Passenger)”

And also to awarding Transaid (in conjunction with Safe Way Right Way) a grant to support developing Heavy Goods Vehicle and Passenger Service Vehicle driver training capacity in Uganda utilising the EAC Curriculum.

You will hear more about this partnership tomorrow.

EAC Standardised Curriculum for Drivers of Large Commercial Vehicles

(Freight & Passenger)

Theory modules

Approved by the Sectoral Council of Ministers

and awaiting development of the legal framework to implement it in

the EAC partner states

Exercise

Vehicle ClassificationTotal Minimum

Training Hours

Type Symbol Theory Practical

Passenger Service

Vehicle30 44

Medium/Heavy

Goods Vehicle33 44

Heavy Goods

Vehicle and Trailer33 48

13 Theory Modules

• HGV/PSV T1 Driving Philosophy• HGV/PSV T2 Drivers’ Welfare & Fitness to Drive• HGV/PSV T3 Traffic laws, rules, regulations and other relevant laws• HGV/PSV T4 Road signs, signals & markings • HGV/PSV T5 Basic Mechanical Principles • HGV/PSV T6 Defensive driving • HGV/PSV T7 HIV/AIDS awareness • HGV/PSV T8 Customer Care • HGV/PSV T9 Managing Incidents • HGV/PSV T10 First Aid • HGV/PSV T11 Transport Documentation • HGV/PSV T12 Environment & Transport • HGV T13 Carrying a Load

HGV/PSV T1 Driving Philosophy

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1)Identify and demonstrate the qualities of a

professional driver

2)Identify and demonstrate the responsibilities of large commercial vehicle drivers

HGV/PSV T2 Drivers’ Welfare & Fitness to Drive

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify factors to improve drivers’ welfare

2) Interact with others at work for better well-being3) Identify the negative impact of drugs on their ability to drive safely

and responsibly4) Identify the negative impact of alcohol on their ability to drive

safely and responsibly5) Identify the negative impact of fatigue on their ability to drive safely

and responsibly6) Identify how emotional states can have a negative impact on their

ability to drive safely and responsibly 7) Identify the impact of their physical state on their ability to drive

safely and responsibly

HGV/PSV T3 Traffic laws, rules, regulations and other

relevant lawsOn completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1)Identify the purposes of road traffic act 2)Comply with the driving license requirements3)Demonstrate the appropriate use of a motor

vehicle and trailer on the road 4)Comply with road traffic controls5)Identify how traffic regulations are enforced6)Identify other laws, rules and regulations that

apply to the road transport sector

HGV/PSV T4 Road signs, signals & markings

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify and comply with warning signs

2) Comply with prohibitory signs3) Comply with mandatory signs4) Comply with give way and priority signs 5) Identify service signs6) Identify place and road identification signs7) Identify confirmatory signs8) Identify direction signs9) Comply with additional plates10)Comply with road markings and Traffic Lights 11)Comply with background and edge markings

HGV/PSV T5 Basic Mechanical Principles

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Optimize vehicle operating costs

2) Carry out minor repair of internal combustion engine

3) Identify the main components of the fuel system

4) Carry out minor maintenance of the electric system

5) Carry out minor maintenance of braking system

6) Carry out minor maintenance of steering system, tyresand wheels

7) Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules

HGV/PSV T6 Defensive driving

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify the causes of road crashes and their consequences

2) Apply the standard Accident Prevention Formula for safe driving

3) Apply the basic defensive rules for safe driving 4) Approach and cross junctions safely 5) Apply the Hazard Drill for safe manoeuvre6) Demonstrate the appropriate behaviour while driving 7) Manage night driving and fatigue8) Avoid distraction for safe driving

HGV/PSV T7 HIV/AIDS Awareness

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify the causes of HIV/AIDS

2) Avoid behaviour that can lead to contracting / transmitting HIV/AIDS

3) Identify the consequences of risky behavior

4) Identify other ways of transmitting HIV/AIDS

5) Apply common preventative methods

6) Undergo Voluntary Counselling & Testing

7) Apply Positive Living principles

8) Support People Living with HIV/AIDS

HGV/PSV T8 Customer Care

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:1)Define good customer care 2)Communicate effectively with customers 3)Meet the needs of customers 4)Support customers in using your service 5)Act politely and appropriately 6)Identify the need to drive considerately 7)Identify the need to load and position cargo on a

PSV safely

HGV/PSV T9 Managing Incidents

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify the risks at the scene of a crash or breakdown 2) Identify actions to take in the event of a crash3) Interact appropriately with the authorities and other

parties involved in the crash4) Identify actions to take in the event of a breakdown5) Identify actions to take if the vehicle is no longer fit to

continue in service6) Identify common causes of vehicle fires7) Identify the type of fire extinguisher used on vehicles8) Identify the correct operation of a fire extinguisher

HGV/PSV T10 First Aid

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:1) Perform basic First Aid 2) Identify the risks of and steps to avoid cross infection of HIV/AIDS

HGV/PSV T11 Transport Documentation

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify the documentation required to cross

a border with a vehicle

2) Identify the documentation required for the cargo or passengers

3) Identify the procedures at different border crossing points

HGV/PSV T12 Environment & Transport

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify types of emissions produced by motor vehicles

2) Identify products of fuel combustion

3) Identify the direct impact of road transport pollution

4) Identify the indirect impact of road transport pollution

5) Identify steps taken by vehicle manufactures to reduce pollution

6) Identify measures to reduce motor vehicle pollution

HGV T13 Carrying a Load

On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1) Identify basics of load securing

2) Transport goods responsibly

3) Identify factor that affect vehicle stability

4) Comply with axle load limits

5) Identify classes of dangerous goods

6) Comply with maximum dimension limits

7) Carry and handle Dangerous Goods safely

Exercise review

Curricula and Training Materials are living documents

Which should be regularly reviewed and updated for relevance, errors,

omissions etc.

Thank you for your attention